Redirect

Using redirect for mealtime troubles Recognize the behavior: Gets out of chair repeatedly. Identify what you want to see: Staying in the chair. Use the Skill: If your child starts to get off their chair, redirect them to the table. For example, tell them a story or talk about the meal.  Purpose: Redirect helps your […]

Adjust the Environment

Using adjust the environment for mealtime troubles Recognize the behavior: Gets out of chair repeatedly. Identify what you want to see: Staying in the chair. Use the Skill: At mealtimes, limit distractions. For example, turn off the TV. Or, move their chair to limit distractions. Purpose: Adjusting the environment makes it easier for children to do […]

Transitions

Using transitions for mealtime troubles Recognize the behavior: Gets out of chair repeatedly. Identify what you want to see: Staying in the chair. Use the Skill: Try using a visual timer, for example an hourglass or clock. Your child can keep track of how much longer they have to stay in their chair. Purpose: Transitions […]

Recovery

Using recovery for stalling, delaying Recognize the behavior: Takes too long  to get dressed. Identify what you want to see: Picking out clothes quickly. Use the Skill: If you use a command, you can use recovery. Praise your child for listening, practice calming skills, and find something fun to do together. Purpose: Recovery helps you […]

Hand-Over-Hand

Using hand-over-hand for stalling, delaying Recognize the behavior: Takes too long  to get dressed. Identify what you want to see: Picking out clothes quickly. Use the Skill: Your child might need your help turning clothes the right way and getting them on. Purpose: Hand-over-hand helps young children learn how to complete a task. For very […]

Effective Commands

Using effective commands for Stalling, delaying Recognize the behavior: Takes too long  to get dressed. Identify what you want to see: Picking out clothes quickly. Use the Skill: Add “right away” or “quickly” to your effective commands. For example, “Please get dressed quickly.”   Purpose: Effective commands tell your child that something needs to be done […]

Consistent Consequences

Using consistent consequences for stalling, delaying Recognize the behavior: Takes too long  to get dressed. Identify what you want to see: Picking out clothes quickly. Use the Skill: Possible praise: “Great job getting dressed quickly!”  Possible negative consequence: not getting to choose their own outfit the next day. Purpose: Consistent consequences are only for effective […]

Redoing

Using a redo for stalling, delaying Recognize the behavior: Takes too long  to get dressed. Identify what you want to see: Picking out clothes quickly. Use the Skill: If your child missed out on a reward, you can talk about redoing it the next day. For example, “I’m sorry it didn’t work out today. Tomorrow […]

Modeling

Using modeling for stalling, delaying Recognize the behavior: Takes too long  to get dressed. Identify what you want to see: Picking out clothes quickly. Use the Skill: If your child is with you, talk about how you get dressed. If your child is older, make a game. Start at the same time and see who […]

Rules

Using rules for stalling, delaying Recognize the behavior: Takes too long  to get dressed. Identify what you want to see: Picking out clothes quickly. Use the Skill: You might set a rule like, “The rule is you have 10 minutes to get dressed. If you get dressed in 10 minutes, we can play a game. […]